Former Manchester United striker Fraizer Campbell struck twice to inspire Cardiff to an impressive 3-2 victory over Premier League title contenders Manchester City.
The new boys fell behind to Edin Dzeko's classy striker before poor City defending led to Aaron Gunnarsson's equaliser and Campbell's crucial brace.
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Unlikely victory: Frazier Campbell scored twice in Cardiff's shock win over title contenders Manchester City
Match facts
Cardiff City: Marshall 6; Connolly 6, Caulker 7, Turner 7, Taylor 6; Bellamy 6 (Cowie,83mins), Gunnarsson 7, Kim 7 (Mutch, 90mins), Medel 7, Whittingham 6; Campbell 8 (Cornelius, 90mins)
Subs not used: Lewis, Hudson, Noone, Maynard
Goals: Gunnarsson 60, Campbell 79, 87
Manchester City: Hart 7; Zabaleta 4, Garcia 4, Lescott 5, Clichy 6; Navas 6 (Nasri, 55mins 5), Fernandinho 6 (Milner, 77mins 5), Toure 6, Silva 7; Aguero 6, Dzeko 7 (Negredo, 69mins 6)
Subs not used: Pantilimon, Kolarov, Nastasic, Rodwell
Goals: Dzeko 52, Negredo 90
Ref: Lee Probert
Att: 27, 068
Superb strike: Edin Dzeko's goal came on the back of Manuel Pellegrini demanding he score more goals
Bruising battle: Fraizer Campbell is dispossessed by City goalkeeper Joe Hart
Midfield battle: Cardiff's Gary Medel vies for possession with City's Fernandinho
Despair: City defender poorly for Aron Gunnarsson's equaliser
Hero: Fraizer Campbell's goals could prove vital all season for the newly-promoted side
Pressure: Alvaro Negredo's late goal gave City a lifeline and ensured a nervy finish
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